Events staff

Join Our Team as Event Staff! Temporary Positions Available!

Are you ready to be part of an exciting event experience We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our temporary event staff team for a major conference from 10th to 15th July 2026 at three locations around Docklands - East London! This is your chance to work in a dynamic environment and make a difference!

Pay per hour:

Event staff: £14ph

Supervisor: £16ph

Available Roles:
We have a variety of positions available to suit your skills and interests, including:

Registration & Front-of-House:

• Registration Assistants (Onsite & Cashier)
• Exhibitor Registration Support
• Self-Service Counter Assistants (Badge Printing Support)
• Materials Distribution (lanyards, notebooks, etc.)
• Mobile App Help Desk (Tech support)

Event & Delegate Support:

• Workshop Check-In Staff (scanning badges for sessions)
• Poster Desk Assistants
• Business Suite Directional Staff
• Student/Postdoc Lounge Attendants

Supervisory Roles:

• Temporary Staff Supervisors (team management, staff check-in, break coordination)

Admin & Specialist Support:

• Programme Office Assistants (administrative tasks)
• Reception/Event Check-In Staff (evening networking events)
• Directional Staff for specific sessions and events

Shift Times:

• Early starts from 6:30 am / 7:15 am
• Standard daytime shifts (6-11 hours)
• Short evening reception shifts (1.5-2 hours)
• Flexible options: Full-day and partial-day shifts available depending on the role.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attendees with registration and event navigation
• Scan badges and manage entry to sessions
• Provide excellent customer service to delegates and exhibitors
• Support event operations and administrative tasks
• Ensure the smooth and professional delivery of the event

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Professional presentation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Basic tech confidence (for app/help desk roles)
• Previous event experience is a plus, but not essential!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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